Variable speed limit signs technology improving safety on I-76
New data from PennDOT suggests technology is improving safety after rear-end crashes plagued the Schuylkill Expressway for years.
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New data from PennDOT suggests technology is improving safety after rear-end crashes plagued the Schuylkill Expressway for years.
Rear-end crashes have been plaguing the Schuylkill Expressway for years. If you drive the Schuylkill, you know, the twists and turns combined with traffic which often stops on a dime can be dangerous. That’s why PennDOT says it installed variable speed limit signs that change depending on conditions. Madeleine Wright reports there are signs the new technology is improving safety.
Scheduled bridge deck repairs on part of I-76 East will have to wait another weekend because of the Phillies' playoff games.
Officials at PennDOT said the three-week closures are for bridge deck repair starting Friday, Sept. 27 to Sunday, Oct. 13 on a part of I-76 East shortly after the Grays Ferry Avenue/University Avenue [Exit 346B] ramp to right before the 34th Street on ramp. Here's what to know.
This weekend's Schuylkill Expressway closure on I-76 East in the Grays Ferry neighborhood in South Philly was canceled.
PennDOT will shut down part of the highway in Grays Ferry for four straight weekends beginning Saturday at 9 p.m.
A significant crash west of the Boulevard has caused traffic delays on the Schuylkill Expressway in Philadelphia.
I-76 is back open Tuesday evening after a crash shut down the Schuylkill Expressway within the past hour. Chopper 3 was over the crash in the eastbound lanes between Gladwyne and Belmont. Traffic is moving slowly so if you are heading that way, you might want to plan an alternate route.
After Dorothy the pig escaped onto Route 202 in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, Wednesday, police officers and bystanders used a tush push to get her safely back into her trailer.
A pig named Dorothy is recovering after she escaped from her trailer on the highway near King of Prussia Wednesday afternoon.
Eastbound lanes that were shut down on I-76 by the Schuylkill Expressway due to a brush fire reopened Tuesday. The lanes were closed between Girard Avene and Spring Garden as firefighters worked to put out the fire.
A Pennsylvania state trooper involved in a traffic stop on I-76 in Philadelphia that gained attention on social media is no longer employed by PSP, the agency said.
Pennsylvania State Police said Celena Morrison and her husband Darius McLean were released from custody after being arrested during a traffic stop on the Schuylkill Expressway on Saturday.
Celena Morrison, the executive director of the Mayor's Office of LGBT Affairs, and their spouse, Darius McLean were arrested during a traffic stop on the Schuylkill Expressway just after 9 a.m.
A police chase ended in the middle of the Schuylkill Expressway Friday afternoon near Montgomery Drive. Police said a man took off running into the woods.
Crews will have to close a lane on the Schuylkill Expressway during the roadwork.
Crews will have to close a lane on the Schuylkill Expressway to repair the ramp, PennDOT said. A truck crashed into the overpass earlier this week.
All eastbound lanes of the Schuylkill Expressway are back open in Montgomery County after a tree fell Sunday night as rain moved across the Philadelphia region.
All lanes are closed between the Blue Route and Belmont Avenue and traffic is backed up for miles.
Sources tell Chief Investigative Reporter Joe Holden that a suspicious device was found during a traffic stop.
Authorities said Jacquelyn Walker was driving a poorly maintained car with no brakes when she slammed into a group of firefighters.
It's called the pothole killer. A machine with a long arm that sprays asphalt and fixes potholes within minutes.
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A stalled tractor-trailer on the Schuylkill Expressway cause a large traffic backup Thursday morning.
Thursday will start quite chilly in the Philadelphia region, but temps will jump back to seasonably mild in the mid-50s later in the day.
David Lyons was charged with felony sex abuse of children and other offenses for allegedly recording people undress inside an Abington Township home.
The Washington Wizards had a 119-114 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers that snapped a five-game skid.
Food banks and farms in Pennsylvania are set to lose millions in funding after the Department of Agriculture ended a program.
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Bryn Athyn College in Pennsylvania is eliminating all of its NCAA sports teams and its club hockey team at the end of the year.
Last week, a deal to keep Crozer-Chester Medical Center and Taylor Hospital nearly fell apart, but people working around the clock to save the hospitals.
The Eagles Pep Band, which has been with the team for 28 seasons, is being "let go," a member of the group said on Wednesday.
Thursday will start quite chilly in the Philadelphia region, but temps will jump back to seasonably mild in the mid-50s later in the day.
David Lyons was charged with felony sex abuse of children and other offenses for allegedly recording people undress inside an Abington Township home.
David Lyons was charged with felony sex abuse of children and other offenses for allegedly recording people undress inside an Abington Township home.
Food banks and farms in Pennsylvania are set to lose millions in funding after the Department of Agriculture ended a program.
An 18-year-old student at Northeast High School in Philadelphia was charged after bringing a ghost gun into school on Wednesday morning, police said.
Bryn Athyn College in Pennsylvania is eliminating all of its NCAA sports teams and its club hockey team at the end of the year.
Neighbors are reeling after a pack of aggressive dogs launched a brutal attack on a beloved neighborhood cat Monday night in Northeast Philadelphia.
South Jersey staple Westmont Diner in Haddon Township was closed Wednesday afternoon after flames tore through the kitchen.
A Mount Laurel woman faces additional child abuse-related charges after being accused of abusing six children at a home daycare.
Authorities investigating an alleged attempted child abduction in Berlin Township said there's not enough evidence to corroborate the victim's story.
A martial arts studio in Voorhees, New Jersey, is seeing more kids interested in self-defense in the wake of a reported abduction attempt in nearby Berlin Township.
Students in Camden County, New Jersey, are saying yes to their prom dresses and tuxedos.
Months after a life-threatening accident, 10-year-old Briar Jones, will throw out the first pitch at the Phillies' home opener on Monday.
A George Read Middle School gym teacher is accused of sending sexually explicit text messages to an eighth-grade student.
The heaviest rain moving into the Philadelphia region on Monday will fall over South Jersey and the Shore.
Friday marks exactly nine months since a deadly crash in New Castle, Delaware that changed a family forever.
Todd and Traci Bult visited Delaware to renew their vows for the 38th time after traveling across the country to reaffirm their love.
Childhood vaccinations have not recovered from the slump that happened after the pandemic, according to new research.
A doctor in one of Philadelphia's busiest emergency departments is innovating new ways to save lives inside and outside of the hospital.
Respiratory therapy students at Gwynedd Mercy University are using liverwurst to perfect their biopsy techniques.
A new survey from the National Sleep Foundation reveals nearly 90% of Americans say sleep apnea is a serious condition.
Attorneys say they are close to a long-term deal to keep the Pennsylvania health system open.
South Jersey staple Westmont Diner in Haddon Township was closed Wednesday afternoon after flames tore through the kitchen.
Gabrielle Paoletti, the owner of Her Bridal Collective, has partnered with her longtime friend to help survivors of domestic violence through a nonprofit.
ShopRite is recalling ground beef, pork and meatloaf mix made and sold in its Clementon, New Jersey store on March 20.
Tequilas Restaurant on Locust Street has reopened after a fire damaged the building two years ago.
From bars to restaurants, many business owners are feeling lucky as people raise a pint and spend some green this St. Patrick's Day weekend.
A program that gives free SEPTA rides to low-income people in Philadelphia is coming to an end.
Philadelphia commuters are frustrated with the persistent operator unavailability on SEPTA buses, trolleys and subways.
An NTSB list of 68 bridges that should be evaluated for collapse risk includes five in the Philadelphia area that cross the Delaware River.
A tractor-trailer crash on I-95 South near mile marker 2.0 in Upper Chichester, Pennsylvania, disrupted traffic Tuesday.
New Jersey Transit says someone was struck near the River Line's Cinnaminson station on Tuesday morning.
The Washington Wizards had a 119-114 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers that snapped a five-game skid.
The Eagles Pep Band, which has been with the team for 28 seasons, is being "let go," a member of the group said on Wednesday.
Months after a life-threatening accident, 10-year-old Briar Jones, will throw out the first pitch at the Phillies' home opener on Monday.
On Wednesday, the Philadelphia Phillies traded pitcher Tyler Phillips to the Miami Marlins for cash considerations.
Scott Laughton faced the Flyers, his former team, for the first time since being traded to the Maple Leafs. The Flyers have lost six games in a row.
Lady Gaga announced her 2025 tour dates on social media Wednesday, writing, "See you soon, monsters."
Chili's is opening a new restaurant just north of Scranton to honor the legacy of "The Office."
After closing its doors in March 2020 due to the pandemic, the newly-renovated Atlantic City Aquarium has reopened to the public.
Celebrating 20 years as a band, the Jonas Brothers played a show at the American Dream mall on Sunday.
The Jonas Brothers are bringing their newly-announced "JONAS20: Living The Dream Tour" to two arenas in the Greater Philadelphia area this August.
Ukee Washington reports.
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Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region ahead of a breezy and sunny Thursday.
The president of Bryn Athyn College in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, announced Wednesday the school is eliminating all of its NCAA Division III sports teams and the club hockey team at the end of the academic year to cut costs.
A New Jersey woman who is accused of abusing children at a home daycare is facing additional charges after the families of more victims came forward.
Food banks like Philabundance in Philadelphia could have big holes in their budgets after the Trump administration ended a federal program that helps them purchase food from local farms.
The live streaming Portal in LOVE Park will be back online at 7 a.m. Friday. The interactive art project is currently offline and under maintenance after several cases of vandalism. The Philly Portal launched last October, allowing park visitors to connect with other live-streaming devices in Ireland and Poland.